Expired Art Contests:

• ACC CREATORS • Deadline: March 1st, 2026 • Category: Artists / Creators / Interdisciplinary • Prize: $13,785 + Residency + Travel + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) stands as a global crossroads for creative production and cultural exchange, committed to celebrating and advancing the richness and diversity of Asian culture and the arts. More than a cultural institution, the ACC functions as a

• Apila Ediciones • Deadline: February 15th, 2026 • Theme: Printing • Prize: €4,000 + Publication • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Since 2013, Apila’s First Printing Award has honored its mission to discover and celebrate new talent in children’s book illustration. As the 2026 edition approaches, the award continues this proud tradition, reaffirming its position as one of the most influential international competitions dedicated to unpublished p

• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: March 12th, 2026 • Theme: Vogued • Prize: Exhibition in London • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more The present moment in contemporary art is defined by simultaneity—by the coexistence of countless ideas, tools, and perspectives unfolding at the same time. Approaching art today means navigating a landscape where boundaries are constantly dissolving. Digital systems are capable of prod

• P.M.O.H. • Deadline: February 19th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €10,000 Cash + 3 Solo Exhibitions • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Photographers are invited to take part by submitting one or more complete projects developed around a clearly defined theme, concept, or narrative direction. Projects may explore any subject matter and are open to a wide range of visual languages, from traditional documentary approaches to more experimental and con

• ACC CREATORS • Deadline: March 1st, 2026 • Category: Artists / Creators / Interdisciplinary • Prize: $13,785 + Residency + Travel + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) is a leading international institution dedicated to creative production and cultural exchange, with a mission to nurture and expand the diversity of Asian culture and the arts. As a dynamic hub for artistic dialogue, the ACC bring

• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: February 4th, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Most artists carry an ongoing internal dialogue alongside their practice. It is a conversation shaped by comparison and reflection—by looking at the work of admired figures, questioning one’s own relevance, and asking difficult, often unspoken questions: Is this work e

• Zone • Deadline: January 31st, 2026 • Category: Visual Art • Prize: Publication (Digital & Print) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Here we go again. We’re opening submissions for ZONE’s fifth collective book. If you’ve followed us before, you probably know what this means. If not, here’s a closer look at how we work and what we’re looking for. ZONE is driven by an interest in what happens when images meet. Not just visually, but conc

• VOYZX Fine Art Project

• NYU Abu Dhabi

• Homiens • Deadline: January 30th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $12,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more The Homiens Art Prize is a prestigious international award that grants over $12,000 USD annually to outstanding artists working across all mediums. Recognized globally for its commitment to artistic excellence, the prize is open to artists from every corner of the world and is designed to elevate

• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: February 4th, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more For many artists, making work is inseparable from an ongoing internal conversation. It unfolds quietly, often relentlessly—measuring each new piece against the work of heroes, against histories of art, against imagined expectations. It asks difficult questions in the b

• Bosch Parade • Deadline: February 19th, 2026 • Theme: Powered by Defect • Prize: € 5,450 + € 3.000 – € 10.000 • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE This year, Bosch Parade is embracing a daring and imaginative approach, championed by artist curator David Bade , who invites everyone involved to take part in something bold, communal, and transformative. His guiding theme— “Community meets artist meets Defects” —urges artists to leave the comfort of their studios and

• Maison Perrier • Deadline: March 31st, 2026 • Category: Emerging Art • Prize: €40,000 + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The competition is designed to actively support the future of contemporary creativity by fostering a meaningful exchange between established and emerging artistic voices. Through this initiative, a renowned international artist is invited to mentor an emerging talent, creating a unique opportunity for artistic growth, professional

• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: February 4th, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Most artists move through their practice accompanied by a quiet but persistent inner dialogue. It is a voice that compares, measures, and questions—holding one’s own work up against admired predecessors and contemporaries, weighing its relevance, and repeatedly asking:

• Homiens • Deadline: January 30th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $12,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more The Homiens Art Prize is a globally respected award dedicated to supporting artists and helping propel their careers to new levels of visibility and success. Awarding more than $12,000 USD each year, the prize is open to artists from around the world and embraces all forms of artistic practice. By

• Gottlieb Foundation

• Zone • Deadline: January 31st, 2026 • Category: Visual Art • Prize: Publication (Digital & Print) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Here we go again. We are excited to announce the Open Call for ZONE’s fifth collective book. By now, many of you already know how this process unfolds—but if you’re new here, let us take a moment to explain. At the core of ZONE is a fascination with the conversations that arise when images from entirely d

• Clover Gallery • Deadline: January 11th, 2026 • Theme: New • Prize: Online Exhibition + Promotion • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more A new year signals possibility—a chance to explore, reinvent, and renew our creative vision. It is a time to step into discovery and allow growth to guide the work we make. What’s New invites artists to present works that embody change and forward movement: a brand-new piece, an innovative idea, an unexpected style

• BBA Gallery • Deadline: January 12th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €1,000 + Exhibition in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Visual impact, meaningful storytelling, innovative conceptual approaches, technical mastery, and a strong sense of subject depth and understanding are just some of the important factors our jury of industry experts will consider when reviewing submissions. Together, these criteria allow us

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